5 day Benin discovery
Highlights
Benin, Ganvié, Abomey
nature, rural, cultural, Tribal
Tour Type
nature, rural, cultural, Tribal
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
English, French, Spanish
Description
Embark on a trip to Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, which is characterized by a great diversity of landscapes and ecosystems to explore the largest lake village in Africa - Ganvie and visit the famous Pythons Temple. and admire the architecture of the ancient royal palace of Abomey.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrival in Benin
- Upon arrival at the Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport, transfer to
- Go for the Cotonou city tour
- Visit the Cathedral Notre dam
- Visit the Amazon Statue
- Overnight in Ouidah
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Day 2- Ouidah Tour
- Visit the Python temple
- Explore the slave route, slave market and the point of no return
- Visit the Zinsou foundation
- Explore the Portuguese forte
- Explore the Sacred forest
- Evening relaxation at the beach or a local bar and enjoy local music
- overnight in ouidah
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Day 3- Ganvie-Abomey
- After breakfast, leave for Ganvie.
- Transfer by car and canoe to Ganvié, the ‘Venice of Africa’.
- Experience the lives of these people who live on the water, and discover the local birdlife.
- Drive to Abomey
- EXplore the royal palaces of Abomey
- Return to Cotonou
- overnight in Cotonou
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Day 4- Portonovo
- Drive to Porotonov the administrative capital of benin
- Visit the Zamgbetor house
- Explore the king tofa palace
- EXplore the local markets and towns of portonovo
- Drive to Adjarra and explore the Black river
- Experience basket weaving and lcoal gin manufacture
- return to Cotonou
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Cotonou Departure
- Last minute shopping at the crafts market cotonu
- Departure
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 2 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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